American Journal of Materials Science and Engineeringhttp://www.sciepub.com/journal/AJMSE
American Journal of Materials Science and Engineering is a peer-reviewed, open access journal that provides rapid publication of articles in all areas of materials science and engineering. The goal of this journal is to provide a platform for scientists and academicians all over the world to promote, share, and discuss various new issues and developments in different areas of materials science and engineering.Science and Education Publishingen2013 Science and Education Publishing Co. Ltd All rights reserved.American Journal of Materials Science and Engineering
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Improved Optical Properties of Tin Antimony Sulphide Thin Films for Photovoltaics
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-5 torr. The films are then annealed at different temperatures in argon atmosphere. XRD analysis reveals that both as deposited and annealed films are found to be in polycrystalline phase. The crystallinity of the films is significantly enhanced with increasing annealing temperatures. The quantum efficiency is higher in the visible and near infrared region for the annealed films whereas the quantum efficiency of as deposited film is comparatively lower. The transmittance of the annealed films is found to be decreasing with increasing temperatures. The thickness and band gap of the films are measured by ellipsometric data. The absorption coefficient of the films is significantly higher (~105cm-1), which is very important factor regarding solar conversion efficiency. Hot point probe measurements show that the films possess n-type electrical conductivity.]]>
M. A. Khan, Azhar Ahmed, N. Ali, Tariq Iqbal, Ayaz Arif Khan, Mahboob Ullah, Muhammad Shafique
2016-3-24Science and Education Publishing2016-3-24141610.12691/ajmse-4-1-1
Influence of Grog Size on the Performance of NSU Clay-Based Dense Refractory Bricks
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2 (59.20 wt. %) and Al2O3 (26.30 wt. %) with trace amounts of MgO, Fe2O3 and K2O, hence an alumino-silicate clay. The refractory properties measured showed acceptable and efficient results. Maximum apparent porosity (20.22 %) and CCS (61.77 MPa) were obtained at sample B = 30 % grog size.]]>
Adindu C. Iyasara, Ekenyem C. Stan, Okafor Geoffrey, Moses Joseph, Nwabuna Nwokedi Patrick, Nnachi Benjamin
2016-4-23Science and Education Publishing2016-4-231471210.12691/ajmse-4-1-2
Use of Vegetable Fibers as Reinforcement in the Structure of Compressed Ground Bricks: Influence of Sawdust on the Rheological Properties of Compressed Clay Brick
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S. Ouattara, M. O. Boffoue, A. A. Assande, K. C. Kouadio, C. H. Kouakou, E. Emeruwa, Pasres
2016-8-3Science and Education Publishing2016-8-314131910.12691/ajmse-4-1-3